Florence Gindre is not only a seasoned expat. She's an experienced repat. This French woman went ‘back home’ 3 times! Last year, she published a short recount -- in French -- about her latest … [Read more...]
June 17, 2015 by 9 Comments
Expat in a country that speaks the same language as you – Blessing or curse?
The netball game just finished. Olivia is in tears. Her team lost 10 to 0. Sandra, her mum, is fuming on the bench. ‘Why is the game so violent, the referee so biased, the girls from the … [Read more...]
September 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
To Have Or To Be – That Is The (Expat) Question
“We need to sell the house.” The children looked at me in disbelief. Did they hear it right? “I don’t want to”, said the little one. Selling the house?! Our house? No way. I have to tell … [Read more...]
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
Expat: Can’t Keep Up? One Way To Take Care Of Yourself
Expats often don’t take care of themselves. It’s a shame because we need it most due to the emotional turmoil we’re going through when relocating abroad. A few weeks ago I talked about the 3 … [Read more...]